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How one Philadelphia medical student is learning to be a young caregiver to a parent with dementia
An estimated one in six millennial caregivers are caring for a loved one with a type of dementia, past research has shown.
I’ve worked with vulnerable dementia patients – the assisted dying bill could be devastating
There’s this fantasy that assisted dying means you take a magic potion and drift away like Sleeping Beauty. The reality is ...
SC to expand access to specialists focused on Alzheimer’s, dementia care
A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s isn’t just fatal but can also be incredibly overwhelming to the person diagnosed and their loved ...
The 26 Best Gifts for People With Dementia, According to Caregivers
A weighted blanket can be a great gift for anyone, including those with dementia. “The extra weight can offer a soothing ...
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Lifestyle factors can predict dementia risk decades before diagnosis, study finds
In a major study of older adults, investigators from RAND found that lifestyle factors such as lack of exercise and being obese were risk factors for developing dementia. By contrast, engaging in ...
Dementia and Alzheimer's in Tennessee: What to know
An estimated 6.9 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer's dementia. That's about 1 in 9 people in his ...
How a Nashville senior center is forging new paths using music to help those with dementia
A Nashville senior center is gaining international attention for groundbreaking ways it cares for residents with dementia, ...
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Discontinuing Cholinesterase When Starting Memantine Not Tied to Institutionalization Care
Discontinuing cholinesterase inhibitors upon memantine initiation is not associated with an increased risk for long-ter ...